Purushottam Maas – Day 15 Katha

The Value of Charity and Generosity

Day 15 Theme

“What is given with a pure heart never goes to waste.”

The fifteenth day of Purushottam Maas teaches that charity done with humility and compassion purifies the soul. True donation is not measured by wealth, but by the sincerity and sacrifice behind it.

Bhagwan values even the smallest offering made with devotion.

The Katha of the Poor Woman’s Handful of Rice

Long ago, in a small village, lived a poor widow named Sushila. She survived by doing small household work and often struggled to arrange food for herself.

Despite her poverty, Sushila was deeply devoted to Lord Krishna. During Purushottam Maas, she observed prayers, simple fasting, and daily bhajan with complete faith.

One afternoon, while she was preparing her only meal — a small handful of rice — a tired saint arrived at her door asking for food.

For a moment, Sushila became worried.

“If I give this food away, what will I eat today?”

But immediately she remembered:

“Food offered in seva reaches Bhagwan Himself.”

Without hesitation, she respectfully offered the entire meal to the saint and drank only water herself that night.

The saint blessed her and quietly left.

The next morning, villagers gathered outside Sushila’s hut in surprise. A wealthy merchant from a nearby town had arrived searching for an honest and trustworthy person to manage a charitable kitchen he wished to build during Purushottam Maas.

Many villagers recommended Sushila because of her kindness and purity.

Soon, Sushila was given responsibility for feeding hundreds of poor people daily. Though she had once struggled for a single meal, Bhagwan transformed her life into a source of nourishment for others.

That night, Sushila dreamt of Lord Vishnu smiling and saying:

“No act of selfless charity is ever forgotten.”

Moral of Day 15

• Charity purifies greed and ego.

• Small offerings made with devotion are powerful.

• Generosity attracts divine blessings.

• Helping the needy is service to Bhagwan.

• True wealth lies in the ability to give.

Spiritual Practice for Day 15

Today’s Charity Practice

• Donate food, clothes, or essentials to someone in need.

• Feed cows, birds, or poor people.

• Offer charity quietly without expecting recognition.

Chant for Day 15

“Om Shri Vishnave Namah”

108 times.

Reflection Questions

Ask yourself today:

• Do I give with love or for recognition?

• Am I willing to help even during my own struggles?

• Do I see charity as a spiritual duty?

Purushottam Maas teaches that generosity expands not only wealth, but also the heart.

Day 15 Prayer

Hey Purushottam Prabhu,Fill my heart with kindness and generosity.Remove selfishness and attachment from my mind.May my actions bring relief, peace, and happiness to others.